Beacom
reported there is a change in the representative for the Midland Public Schools.Norm Neher will be replacing Jim Huber and
Neher should be at the next meeting.Beacom introduced Ernie Bedford, a new citizen-at-large member.

III.ELECTION Of
Chair

1.Chair

Beacom
opened the floor for nominations.Deibert nominated Malekadeli.Green seconded.No other
nominations.Beacom called for
vote.Motion to make Malekadeli chair
passed unanimously.Malekadeli will
serve as chair.

2.Vice-Chair

Malekadeli
called for nominations of Vice-Chair.Deibert nominated Granstra.Green
seconded.No other nominations.Deibert moved to close nominations.Bedford seconded.Malekadeli called for vote.Motion passed unanimously.Granstra will serve as Vice-Chair.

IV.APPROVAL - of May 10, 2006 Minutes

Minutes
approved as submitted

V.PUBLIC Comments

None

VI.OLD Business

1.Cable Communications Fund

Beacom
presented an update on the status of the Cable Communications Fund. City
Council approved the one-time payment of the $106,100 this fiscal year.For the fiscal year 2007-08, MCTV will be
looking at the same deficit issue. MCTV will also have to consider the impact
of the pending legislation that could cause more of a reduction in revenue if it
is passed.

2.Commission Vacancy

Beacom
stated the position for a Media Professional is still vacant. City Council may
consider another citizen at large or MCTV volunteer to fill the position.

VII.NEW Business

1.Annual Report, 2005,06

Beacom
reviewed the annual report to be submitted to City Council (agenda packet).Green moved to accept the annual report as
submitted.Deibert seconded.Motion passed unanimously.

2.CAAC Goals, 2006-07

Beacom
presented the proposed goals to the commission (agenda packet).Deibert emphasized the importance of the third
goal which is to increase awareness among the public and the access users about
the challenges facing MCTV. Bedford
moved to accept the goals as presented.Deibert seconded.Motion passed
unanimously.

3.Friends of MCTV

Beacom
reviewed the purpose of the Friends of MCTV.Stated Malekadeli and Deibert held meetings in June, July and August,
and planned meetings for September, October and November.Deibert stated the initial goal of the
Friends was to obtain a 5013c. Denise Spencer from the Midland Area Community
Foundation had indicated another option would be to set-up a fund with the
Foundation, using their 5013c status which means fund raising could start right
away.Deibert stated the paperwork for
the setting up the 5013c could be started at the same time as the agreement is
made with the Community Foundation. Need to formalize the documents and have
$5,000 to open the fund with the Foundation. Also should raise another $1,000 for
fundraising costs.Beacom stated the
foundation approved the agreement with the Friends of MCTV, still need to come
up with the $5000.Malekadeli stated $2,250
has been raised so far.Have sent out letters to large organizations that use MCTV to raise
the start-up money. Now have to start planning fundraising events. Honors
Night will be the first.Beacom said
Deibert has been handling the legal aspects while Malekadeli has headed up the
fundraising committee. Membership/Public relations committee has been working on how to price the
membership fee and determine the benefits of being a member. Also
working on how to promote access television in Midland.Green asked what
happens if someone wants to make a contribution before the $5,000 is raised, is
there still a tax benefit if done before December 31st?Deibert said the checks will be held on to
until the $5,000 is raised and the fund is set-up. Beacom said the fundraising
letter asks that the checks be made out to the Midland Area Community
Foundation.

4.Ordinance & Rules Changes

Beacom
reviewed the proposed changes to MCTV Fees Ordinance and the Rules and
Procedures which includes the addition of an access user annual fee and a
revision in the video duplication fees and policies. A special hearing in
October will be needed to get pubic input on the proposed changes, tentatively
set for October 11, 2006.

Discussion
followed on pros and cons of assessing the access user fee and raising costs
for training. Also discussed the pros and cons of assessing
access user fee on the occasional message board user.

Deibert made a motion to raise initial
training fee from $10 – $20.Green
seconded.Motion passed
unanimously.Deibert made a motion that
the annual user fee w not apply to the persons who take the initial training
that calendar year.Granstra
seconded.Motion failed 3-2.

Yeas – Deibert, Granstra

Nays – Bedford, Green, Malekadeli

Motion failed.

Beacom
stated a public hearing date needs to be set if October 11 does not work.Thursday, October 19th is
available.Beacom read the
resolution.Granstra motioned to accept
resolution.Bedford seconded.Motion passed unanimously. Public hearing will be held on Thursday,
October 19th.

(NOTE:
Hearing now changed to Monday, October 30th because of conflicts for
the commission with the October 19th date)

Beacom
updated commission on the legislation.On
the federal level, the House passed the COPE Bill last spring. The Senate is now
working on the Stevens bill.House version
is more favorable to access.On the
state level, the House version (HB6456) is worse than the federal legislation.
Could reduce franchise fee by 30%.Deibert
asked whether these bills allow cable providers to provide phone service.Beacom stated they already can.

Beacom
stated a couple of staff members have been out of the office battling
illnesses.

The
next ACM conference is in Lansing,
November 16-18th, which will include the Philo Awards on Friday
night.